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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography:   Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer:  Lisa Vorce, Oh, How Charming

When event designer Lisa Vorce was asked to develop the Your Wedding Day Fanciful Garden event theme, she immediately envisioned an “over the top sixteenth-century royal garden”.  She adds, “Think Queen Elizabeth lunching with the ladies! I wanted the garden to have the opulence and elegance of a royal garden and a tabletop fit for a queen.”

Being so-inspired, her first task was to select a line of table linens that would replicate those used to create royal ladies’ full gowns. “I selected a beautiful bold-colored fabric that would provide a full drape on the table,” she says.
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Floral Design: Couture Flower Design Studio
Linens & Chair Covers: Wildflower Linen
China, Stem/Flatware & Chairs:
Classic Party Rentals
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub 
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Floral: Couture Flowers
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Gowns (left to right):
    St. Pucchi  (Style #9309)
    Claire Pettibone  (Lalique)
    Oscar de la Renta  (82e11/Look 10)
    Monique Lhuillier(Spring 2008)
    Elizabeth Fillmore (Rose Garden)
Vintage Umbrellas: Bella Umbrella
Vintage Dress forms: 20th Century Props

Props: 20th Century Props
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Cupcakes: Vanilla Bake Shop
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub 
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Next, Lisa set to work on the floral designs and table tops. “I knew I wanted a ton of silver elements on the table.” The twentieth-century replica silver pieces she selected included bowls, pitchers, and candelabras.  “I utilized as much as I could on the table,” said Lisa, and she explained that she would have added even more silver had there been room.  A blue china pattern enhanced the table linens, and even the cupcakes, displayed in a majestic tower, played up the Fanciful Garden’s bold color palette theme.

But a garden is not a garden without the garden, so Lisa ordered hundreds of containers bearing large topiaries and hedging brought in, even walls and a carpeting spread of thick, lush grass. 

To this foundation, dozens of florals and unique bird cages were installed, and as the crowning glory, specially-created manzanita chandeliers were hung high. In the blink of a playful eye – magically! - a magical garden had appeared.

Lisa refers to her Your Wedding Day Fanciful Garden wedding design as “Elegant, and Opulent,” and it is, of course, a good fit for any king or queen.  But when asked which couples would particularly be drawn to this type of ambiance, Linda says, those who are “Bold, Colorful and Refined.”

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Gown: Ines di Santo (Narelle)
Chaise Lounge: 20th Century Props
Greenery & Foliage: Jackson Shrub
Floral:Couture Flowers
China & Stemware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen:Wildflower Linen
Candelabra, Silver Containers & Bird Cages: 20th Century Props
Menu cards: Wiley Valentine
Art Direction: CathrynVanBreene
Production & Set Directors: Peter Schroff & Yosi Dori
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Fashion Styling: Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency, assisted by Helen Nishimura
Hair & Makeup: Erica Harding, Sheila Stone, Stephanie Stone,
Trina Duarte & Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency
 
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  • # 6  RECIPES FOR FAVORS
    Gather together the favorite recipes that you remember as a child. They could be special family recipes, holiday menus, etc.  Have them bound in small books, affix a wedding label on the front with your monogram and date that you were married. And there you have it, a unique favor that your guests will use again and again. Also, it is a wonderful way to acknowledge grandmothers and mothers.
    Melissa Lee, Events of Santa Barbara   

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  • #31 FLORAL DECOR
    No wedding is complete without flowers. Try updating the traditional centerpiece by using masses of your favorite flowers in a variety of complementary tones for added texture and interest. For instance, if your bloom-of-choice is the gerbera daisy, try one centerpiece with dozens of red gerberas, another with orange, and another with fuchsia-colored bunches. Let your imagination run wild!
    Ariel Yve, Ariel Yve Design

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  • #21 LA FLEUR TABLE
    Cover your entire table top with a single bold color of petals. Not just a scattering, but the entire top of the table with a thick layer of petals! You can purchase them at a farmers market or order them through your florist. Place your chargers, place settings, glassware and centerpieces in a contrasting color and lots of candles directly onto the petals for a stunning, romantic look!
    Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner

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